Gerald McCoy RUMORS & NEWS

Detroit Free Press
"Gerald McCoy signed the richest contract for a defensive tackle in NFL history in October, but he said that the man who's about to top his deal is the best player at his position right now.
During an appearance on ESPN's "Mike & Mike" radio show this morning, McCoy was asked who is the best..."
January 22

ESPN.com
"All-Pro defensive tackle Gerald McCoy said Thursday that the Buccaneers' defense has been "soft."
"Yeah. I mean, if you look out there on tape and you see a bunch of guys sitting on blocks, are you not earning the title of being soft?'' McCoy said.
"I mean, guys get so sensitive around the..."
October 23

Bucs Nation
"The Houston Texans have signed J.J. Watt to a six-year, $100 million extension, according to John McClain of Die Hard The Houston Chronicle. The deal includes $51 million in guarantees, and runs through 2021: Watt was under contract through 2015 under a cheap rookie deal. The structure of the deal..."
September 02

Tampa Tribune
"Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy is entering the final year of his rookie contract, a five-year, $63 million pact that will pay him $10.295 million this year.
The Bucs have already said that re-signing McCoy to a long-term deal is a high priority but negotiations aimed at..."
April 16

Tampa Tribune
"Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy might never be the meanest or orneriest player on the field, but the generally good-natured 2012 Pro Bowler is trying to play the game with a little more anger.
“Ninety-nine (Bucs Hall of Famer Warren Sapp) told me he needs to see more, I guess..."
November 22

Fox Sports Florida
"Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy left practice Saturday with a tweaked calf coach Greg Schiano said. The severity is unknown.
McCoy named to his first Pro Bowl after last season limped off during a two-minute drill late in the workout at One Buc Place. After leaving the field..."
August 10

The Oklahoman
"Gerald McCoy flashed his trademark smile, shook plenty of hands and took pictures with everyone who wanted one.
The former Southeast High School and Oklahoma star and current defensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is always happy to be home.
McCoy was happy to be back home, both for..."
June 21

Fox Sports Florida
"ampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy was scheduled to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before a game Saturday between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees, but he never received the chance.
McCoy was involved in a minor accident on his way to Tropicana Field and missed the..."
May 26

Tampa Tribune
"Since Hardy Nickerson re-lit it 20 years ago, the mantle of leadership within the Buccaneers locker room — that proverbial torch everyone talks about — has been left behind more often than it has been passed on.
It was left for Warren Sapp, who held it after Nickerson left in 2000. It was left..."
May 12